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Wood Trim Modification
Posted:
Sun May 10, 2009 4:10 pm
by Zedster
Hi Guys,
I made this modificaiton because I really dislike the wood trim on my car. I didn't want to make a big change like paining it, so I covered it with a vinyl sticker. I bought a silver vinyl sticker from this place:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/MetroSeller ... QQ_armrsZ1
Their shipping was pretty fast and I bought the carbon fiber vinyl sheets too, and those look pretty great as well.
I think it looks pretty good (even though there are some spots I should go back and touch up), and the vinyl is also soft enough to fit the curves on the car. Any comments or ideas please let me know!
Posted:
Sun May 10, 2009 4:37 pm
by LatinDragonXJC
It almost looks painted on, very nice job!
Posted:
Sun May 10, 2009 5:10 pm
by D-money
lookin good
Posted:
Sun May 10, 2009 7:23 pm
by GzNutz
Looks pretty nice. How did you go about sizing and applying the vinyl?
Posted:
Mon May 11, 2009 10:15 am
by Zedster
For the 2 A/C areas, I actually removed the panels and applied it while sitting in my house. For the door panels, I actually just applied it directly over, then trimmed it off. (Couldn't figure out how to remove the wood door panel areas...) I I didn't do a very good job of trimming it off (Didn't go bother to find a sharper knife) so if you look carefully, the edges are jagged. I should also go and pop some air bubbles when I have the time too. I like the overall look though, and I can always change colors and re-apply it.
Posted:
Mon May 11, 2009 10:24 am
by Ilovemylara
looks awesome bro.
Posted:
Mon May 11, 2009 10:50 am
by Pogs
Looks sick.. how much time overall?
Posted:
Mon May 11, 2009 6:43 pm
by Zedster
I think I spent about 2 hours doing it, but that was cuz I was watching tv shows at the same time and not concentrating
Re: Wood Trim Modification
Posted:
Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:29 pm
by BuddhaSLE2000
This looks really good. How do you guys think a carbon fiber film would look covering the wood trim on the dark grey interior??
Re: Wood Trim Modification
Posted:
Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:31 pm
by Zedster
I'm actually going to install the carbon fiber vinyl in place soon, this current silver one is cracked due to the sun, in the corner. I haven't decided on what color yet though, but I'll try to upload after completed!
Re: Wood Trim Modification
Posted:
Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:11 pm
by Xtrios
I always wondered why they install wood inside of cars? You would think by now they would have evolved into something better.
Re: Wood Trim Modification
Posted:
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:43 pm
by toorelaxed
That looks amazing. I have a red Solara and tan interior, what color should I use over the wood trim?
Re: Wood Trim Modification
Posted:
Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:43 am
by tacklebox
I covered mine in the carbon fiber material a couple of years ago and it still looks great. I hated that fake ass wood plastic. It started to crack from all this Texas sun and heat. I have the dark blue and grey interior gen1.
Re: Wood Trim Modification
Posted:
Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:43 pm
by skatekid265
hey where did you find that carbon fiber material for yours? i was looking to do the same for mine.